WTB Roof Rack Saddles?! And Questions!

[Yakin]

I am getting a 2012 Subaru Forester next week and getting rid of my camaro.
The Subaru comes with roof racks but I know I will need some saddles for it and all that but I am running into two problems.
1. I don't know anything about them.
2. I won't even know where to start to install them
I will be putting on top a PA so its a little heavier then most kayaks as we all know.
So any ideas for the loading it onto the racks with out scratching the vehicle?
Is there other things I need other then the saddles?
Please Help!

[min-va]

I have a Saab 9-5 sedan, i basically just slide up on the saddles from the back of the car, and of course i place a "yoga mat" on the trunk, but my kayak is light, about 50lb, for me, is the most easy way to load on the saddles, and all you need just a yoga mat, not a single scratch.
But since PA is a lot heavier, not sure if this will work, maybe you need 2 layer of yoga mat.

[William Novotny]

Do you really need saddles since the pa has a pontoon style hull it will sit on the racks without rocking. Just lay a yoga mat or foam to keep from rubbing and strap it down.

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

Do you really need saddles since the pa has a pontoon style hull it will sit on the racks without rocking. Just lay a yoga mat or foam to keep from rubbing and strap it down.

I like the yoga mat idea!
Just I live in Running Springs above San Bernardino and I have to drive down some super windy roads.
Even on my truck rack and going super slow down the hill it still likes to slide.
That is my biggest worry but it falling forward or back but it falling off the side.

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by Yakin

I like the yoga mat idea!
Just I live in Running Springs above San Bernardino and I have to drive down some super windy roads.
Even on my truck rack and going super slow down the hill it still likes to slide.
That is my biggest worry but it falling forward or back but it falling off the side.

Understood. Probably worth the extra dough just for peace of mind

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

Understood. Probably worth the extra dough just for peace of mind

exactly even if the kayak is used and I only Paid $50 for the kayak I wouldn't mind putting out more money for the Racks it goes on.
So what kind of rack/saddle rack should I go with?
Is anyone selling any?

[wbrewski]

Originally Posted by Yakin

I am getting a 2012 Subaru Forester next week and getting rid of my camaro.
The Subaru comes with roof racks but I know I will need some saddles for it and all that but I am running into two problems.
1. I don't know anything about them.
2. I won't even know where to start to install them
I will be putting on top a PA so its a little heavier then most kayaks as we all know.
So any ideas for the loading it onto the racks with out scratching the vehicle?
Is there other things I need other then the saddles?
Please Help!

I have a pair of saddles you can have for $30.00 If you are comming down to Mira Loma ANY TIME SOON I can bring them to work with me.

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by wbrewski

I have a pair of saddles you can have for $30.00 If you are comming down to Mira Loma ANY TIME SOON I can bring them to work with me.

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